Paris, August 31 (PTI): India have had a good time at Paris Paralympics 2024 so far, with five medals won. Out of these five, four have come from the shooting contingent, with the latest of the medal winners being Rubina Francis, who bagged a historic bronze medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 event. Preeti Pal is the only so far from track to win a medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Another action-packed day awaits Indian fans at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on September 1, with several athletes in contention to win medals. India at Paralympics 2024 Medal Tally Winners List Updated: Get Medal Table Standings, Total Medal-Count of Indian Para-Athletes at XVII Summer Paralympic Games in Paris.
There are several exciting events in store when the Indian para-athletes will be competing. Avani Lekhara, who has already won a gold medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024, will gun for a second one as she teams up with Siddharth Babu in the R3-Mixed 10 M AR Prone SH1 qualification round. Para-archer Rakesh Kumar, who has been impressive so far, will compete in round of 16 of the Men's Individual Compound Open event. There's also an all-Indian contest in the Men's Singles SL4 badminton event where Sukant Kadam and Suhas Yathiraj will go up against each in the semifinal, with a medal assured for the nation in this event. Para table-tennis star Bhavina Patel is also set to be in action. On Which Channel Paris Paralympics 2024 Will Be Telecast Live? How To Watch Summer Paralympic Games Free Live Streaming Online? Check Viewing Options Of Multi-Sports Para Event in India.
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With five medals, India occupy the 19th spot on the Paris Paralympics 2024 medal tally. People's Republic of China lead the standings with 34 medals while Netherlands and Great Britain are second and third on the medal tally, respectively.
(With inputs from PTI)